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Muntaha K Gharaibeh RN PhD
Jordan University of Science and Technology
Faculty of Nursing
Mobile +962795509879
E-mail: muntaha@just.edu.jo
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ACADEMIC INFORMATION
- Academic Rank: Professor
- Current Position: Professor of Maternal and Child Health/Faculty of Nursing–
Jordan University of Science and Technology.
- Editor in chief for the Journal of Nursing Science: The official journal of the
Scientific Association of Arab Nursing Faculties
- Member//Board of Trustees/Jordan University
EDUCATION
- PhD: University of Ulster: Faculty of Life and Health Sciences. UK.
Specialization: Maternal and Child Health/ Health Promotion (1992-1995)
- Master of Science in Nursing, University of Iowa, Iowa City, USA
Major Child Health Nursing with Minor Area: Nursing Education. 19841986
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Jordan University, Amman-Jordan 1974-1978
Awards
Winner of Princes Muna: Rufaidah Al-Asalmiya
Award for Excellence in Leadership, 2012
AREAS OF INTEREST: Research & Development
Research: Qualitative & Quantitative Research in the areas of:
- Maternal and Child Health, Women’s Health-RH/FP, Gender Issues and
Family issues
Development
- Strategizing for Health and Health Reform
- Monitoring and Evaluation of Health systems/Programs
- Issues in Higher Education: Accreditation and Quality Assurance and
Educational Standards
- Social, Health and Economic Policies: Analysis, Development and Evaluation
ROFESSIONAL & WORK EXPERIENCES (last 10 years)
Current: Professor in MCH/Jordan University of Science & Technology JUST
2008-2011: Dean /Faculty of Nursing – Jordan University of Science and
Technology
Director of WHO Collaborating Center for Human Resource Development in
Nursing/JUST- Jordan
Main Responsibilities of both Positions
- Development of Human Resources in Nursing at both levels education and training
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- Participation in policy development, implementation and evaluation of human
resource development at the national and regional
2000-2010: Board/ and Executive Board Member: Women’s Health Project in the
South of Jordan. Directorate of Military Women's Affairs Office of Her Royal
Highness Princess Aish Bint Al Hussein-Jordan
Main Responsibilities
1. Participation in the establishment of a women’s Health project in the South of
Jordan (Planning, designing, priority setting, fund raising)
 Team member in the design of a need assessment survey on women’s
health in 4-governorates in the south
 Development and validation of clinical protocols and procedure manuals
for health care professionals on priority areas on women’s health needs in
the south e.g;
- Management of chronic illnesses: Hypertension, diabetes,
hyperlipedemia- gender based approach.
- Clinical protocols on Reproductive Health/FP and Safe motherhood
- Social Packages on reproductive Health Issues and Safe motherhood
- Training Curricula/manual for health care professionals for training on
RH/FP and other life span heath issues
2. Participation in the establishment of a women’s Health Center in the South of
Jordan (equipment, supplies and infrastructure, staffing)
3. Follow up and monitoring on the progress of the establishment of the
Women’s Health Center
2004-2012: Arab Women Organization: Cairo-Egypt. Fixed Term Consultancy and
planning committee Cairo-Egypt
2009-2012: Recognition committee of non-Jordanian higher education institutions
and certificates’ equivalency Amman-Jordan
2005- 2006 & 2007- 2012: Higher Education Accreditation Commission of
Academic Institutions– JordanMain Responsibilities
- Development, implementation and evaluation of accreditation and quality
standards for academic institutions
- Involvement in accreditation processes of both general and specialized
accreditation (mainly medical and nursing educational programs)
- Educational policy development, implementation and evaluation
2007- 2008: Director of Jordan University of Science and Technology Medical
Center
The first Woman director of a university medical Center in Jordan
Main Responsibilities
- Direct, strategize and mobilize human resources in all health fields
(medical, nursing and Allied health sciences)
- Supervise and direct primary health care services provided by the center
for more than 400 client/24 hours
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Organize graduate and undergraduate medical, nursing and allied health
science training (higher degree in family medicine, master in public
health, community health nursing, clinical pharmacy in addition to general
training of medical and nursing students)
Direct, budget and outsourcing of financial resources and revenues
Direct community involvement programs and services with strength on
women's health programs and chronic illnesses.
2002- Present: Board member/consultant for the Jordanian Nursing Council.
Headed by Her Royal Highness Princess Muna Al Hussein: WHO Patronage of
Nursing and Midwifery-Jordan
Main Responsibilities
- Leading the national team for the Development of the "National Strategy for
Nursing for the Years 2011-2015.
- Led the national team for the Development of the "National Strategy for
Nursing for the Years 2006-2010: Vision to the Future"
- Establishment of the training, research and consultancy center within JNC
- Secured funds for main projects from WHO and Ministry of Planning and
Foreign Affairs in Jordan for development of human resource in strengthening
research capabilities and disaster and emergency preparedness.
- Leading the higher committee on education: nursing and midwifery educational
policies, accreditation and quality.
2001- 2006: Dean of the Faculty of Nursing - Al-AlBayt University- Jordan (on loan
from JUST for 5 years)
Main Responsibilities
- Establishment of the faculty of nursing: preparation of the academic
program, faculty recruitment and faculty development.
- Participation in the establishment of by-laws, regulations and policies at
the university level (focus on regulation of health insurance).
- Establishment of a high standards day care center and kindergarten school.
2003- 2008: Board member/ Higher Population Council/ Headed by His
Excellency Prime Minister/Jordan Government. Jordan
Main Responsibilities
- Participation in national policy making on population issues mainly
reproductive health, women's empowerment and human resource
development in health.
2000- 2001: Vice Dean and Dept. Chair/ Community and Mental Health Nursing.
Jordan University of Science and Technology- Irbid -Jordan
1997-2001: Deputy to: WHO /JUST /Faculty of Nursing collaborating Center
“Center of Excellence for Development of Human Resources in Nursing” for EMRO
Region.
1996-2000: Assistant Professor Chairperson/Maternal and Child Health Dept. Faculty
of Nursing- Jordan University of Science and Technology. Irbid, Jordan.
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March 1999-August 1999: Director of the WHO Jordan/Syrian project for
Training of Midwives on "Reproductive Health and safe Motherhood" Hama,
Suweida./Syria
March 1997- April 1998: Coordinator of the WHO/Jordan-Syria Project:
Development of Master Trainers of Nurse Educators in the Area of adult Health
Nursing/ Tartous- Syria
Feb-May 1998: Coordinator of UNFPA/WHO-Jordan/Syria project: Training
Midwives on Reproductive Health and Safe Motherhood. Tartous-Syria.
1995-2001: Deputy for The Development of Human Resources Nursing Project/JUST
collaborative Project between JUST Faculty of Nursing and University of
Windsor/Canada Sponsored by CIDA (Canadian International Development Agency)
and AUCC (Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada) for 2.2 Million
Canadian Dollars.
1995-1996: Assistant Professor and Acting Chairperson/Secondary Health care Dept.
Faculty of Nursing Jordan University of Science and Technology Irbid – Jordan
Work experience prior to 1995 was at the master level
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International, Regional and National Consultancies, Assignments
&Meetings (highlights)
Higher Accreditation Commission. Current Situation of Nursing Education in
Jordan: Policy Document. Jordan, November 2012-January 2013 -Jordan
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USAID/Health Policy Project in collaboration with Higher Population Council
HPC. International Consultant for the development of a “National
Reproductive/Family Planning Strategy for 2013-2017. Jordan-July 3rd 2012December 2012., 2012.
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Consultant for the Scientific Association of Arab Nursing Faculties on Nursing
Education, Research and Development and chief editor for JNS. 2012-present

USAID/Jordan: Health Service Strengthening II (HSSII) Midterm
Evaluation. Global Health Technical Assistance Bridge II consultancy
November 17th –December 24th 2012.
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WHO/ World Health Organization Consultant & Ministry of Health ‘Role of
Community Health Care Professionals in Promoting Health of the
Population”. Abha-Saudi Arabia, January 7-8, 2012
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WHO/World Health Organization Regional Consultation on “Accreditation for
Health Professional Education (HPE) in Eastern Mediterranean Region
EMR” Tunis, TUNISIA, 22-25 November 2011
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WHO/World Health Organization “Eight Meeting of the Regional Advisory
Panel on Nursing” Muscat-Oman October 23-25"
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United States Agency for International Development USAID/Assistance in
Design of Private Sector for Family Planning/Reproductive health activities.
International Consultancy-Global Health Technical assistance project GH Tech
Jordan April-May 2011
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Consultative Meeting on National Research Priorities in the area of
Reproductive Health/Family Planning. Higher Population council AmmanJordan November 27 2011
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United States Agency for International Development USAID/Population and
Family Planning Program Assessment-Jordan. International Consultancy-GH
Tech. Jordan November 7th 2009 - January 10th 2010
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WHO Regional Consultation on the Role of Nurses and Midwives in
Prevention and Control of Infection in the Eastern Mediterranean Region.
18-21 October, 2010 Damascus, Syria
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International Mission on Quality Assurance and Accreditation of the Royal
College of Surgeons-Medical University of Bahrain. Bahrain 2-7 May 2009.
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WHO Regional Meeting of the Collaborating Centers of WHO. Manama-Bahrain
3-4 December, 2008
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World Health Organization WHO Consultation on Development and
Implementation of Nursing Strategy in Iraq.. May 2004.
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World Health Organization Regional Meeting Medical
Education/Accreditation Manama-Bahrain December 19-20, 2003.
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Evaluation of WHO services under resolution 968 “Food for Oil Program” Iraq
March-May 2003. UN Mission in Iraq
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Consultant on Violence against Women: National Council for Family Affairs
NCFA. Amman Jordan. 2004 - 2009
Achievements
- Setting Child Unit's objectives and components
- Preparation of vision, mission for the 10-year plan of the action for children
- Development of the National Family Protection Strategy (including
situation analysis)
- Development of Protocols and Procedure Manuals for Health Care
Providers for responding to family violence in Health care Institutions in
Jordan
- Development of a training manual raining of health care providers for
responding to family violence in Health care Institutions in Jordan
- Team member for the national study on "Public Perception of Jordanians
about family Violence"
- National Situation analysis of violence against women in Jordan followed
by development of
- News letter on violence against women in Jordan
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- Policy statement on violence against women (Activities were sponsored by
WHO, UNFPA and USAID)
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Consultant for policies and planning committee: Arab Women Organization–
Cairo-Egypt. 2004- 2012
Responsibilities and Achievements
- Establishment of policies, strategies for the empowerment of Arab women
at all levels; education, health, politics, and legislation.
- Evaluate projects, programs and research studies to be implemented in
different Arab countries
- Development of Women’s Health Project
- Development of women's' health educational packages for media
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WHO Consultant: Strategizing for Nursing in Iraq. February 19-24, 2004
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WHO Consultant: Assessment of Nursing in Iraq, August, - September 2003
Consultancy outcomes
- Participation in setting national strategy for nursing in Iraq for 20032008.
- Conduction of training workshops on "Educational Planning and
Effective Clinical Teaching". Iraq
Consultant for Ministry of Social Development Amman December, 2002October 2003. Consultancy outcomes: "Development strategic plan for 20042007"
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Evaluation Mission “Baby Friendly Hospitals” evaluation of 4 hospitals in
Saudi Arabia. UNICEF. June 8-22, 2002
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United Nation Independent Evaluation Mission for WHO "Activities under
SCR 986 (Oil for Food program) in the 4 governorates of Iraq. March 3- 2001
– April 4-2001
 Research Consultant for the Information and Research Unit/ King Hussein
Foundation. Amman – Jordan. 2000- 2005
 WHO Consultant: Document preparation “Contribution of Nursing and
Midwifery to Health systems performance and goals in Jordan” submitted for
EMRO. July 2000.
 PHR Consultant: Conducting A Research Methodology course for Professional
Health Care Providers (Physicians, Nurses: Pharmacists, Social Workers)
Sponsored by Partnerships for Health Reform/MOH/Academic Institutions.
December 1999-March 2000
 WHO Consultant/ Teaching Research Methodology Course for the BSN
Students Teshreen University//Syria. May, 2000
 UNFPA/MOH Teaching Nurse Educators/Strategies for Integrating RH
Components in the Nursing Curriculum. Amman-Jordan. April, 2000
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 WHO Temporary Advisor for Training of Midwives on Reproductive health
and safe motherhood. Hamah and Sweida-Syria. WHO/UNFPA Project. Jun–
July 1999
 WHO Temporary Advisor. Teaching Research Methodology – Midwives
Training Project-Sweida-Syria. August, 1999
 Consultant for Ministry of Health: September 1999
Responsibility: Integration of Reproduction Health and Safe Motherhood
Components in the Nursing Curricula for Nursing Schools and Colleges.
Amman-Jordan. UNFPA Sponsored.
Organizing and Presenter at Regional and International Conferences
(Last 5 years)
National, Regional and International Specialized and Multidisciplinary Conferences
Highlights of most recent ones
Organized Conferences
Scientific committee member for the fourth International conference of the
Scientific Association of Arab Nursing Faculties Cairo-Egypt April 29-30 2013
Scientific Committee Member “Health Care Accreditation Commission Quality
Health Care Conference & Exhibition” June 27-29 2010. Amman Jordan
Steering Committee Member and Presenter “National Conference for the
Development of Study Plans, Teaching and Learning and Scientific Research” June
15-17, 2010 Amman Jordan
Steering Committee Member and Presenter -The Third International Nursing
Conference “The Heart of the Matter: Relevance of Nursing Responsiveness” April
27-28 2010 Amman Jordan
Organizer and Steering Committee Member for the international conference on “Arab
Women in Academic Sciences and Technology: Towards Sustainable Development.
Jordan University of Science and Technology 28-30 2008 Amman-Jordan
Steering Committee Member and Presenter -The Second International Nursing
Conference “The Less Traveled Road: Search for New Realities" April 23rd -24th
2008. Dead Sea Jordan
Steering Committee Member and Presenter -First International Conference “Global
Citizenship” April 25 - 27 2006 Amman Jordan
Keynote Speaker
Celebrating the Nurses Day: Faculty of Health Sciences -University of Bahrain
May 13 2013.Bahrain
Two keynote presentations
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Presentation Title: Closing the Gap: MDG’s, The Path and the Way
Forward
Presentation Title: Are Nurses Playing a Role in Closing the Gap: The
Challenges & the Way Forward
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The fourth International conference of the Scientific Association of Arab Nursing
Faculties Cairo-Egypt April 29-30 2013
- Presentation Title: Overview of the Scope and Guidelines for publications
for the newly established Journal: Journal of Nursing Science: the official
journal of the Scientific Association of Arab Nursing Faculties objectives,
The Saudi International Conference of Excellence in Patient Care, April 7-9 2013
Riyadh Saudi Arabia
- Presentation Title: Are We Preparing Clinically Competent Nurses who
are Transforming the Practice of Nursing?
International Pediatric Nursing Symposium 4-5 March 2007. King Fahed
Medical City, Riyadh-Saudi Arabia
Two Keynote presentations
- Policy Development and Implementation: advancing the wellbeing of
children
- Pediatric Nursing: Current and Future Challenges
Nursing Conference: Professional Status of Nurses-The Road Ahead to Globalization
26-28 November 2006. King Fahed Specialist Hospital-Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Keynote Address: Professional Status of Nursing Education
Saint Joseph University International Conference Beirut Lebanon “Paving the Road
for Excellence in Nursing: Jordan's Experience. Plenary Session headed by HRH
Princess Muna. May 5-6 2006
International Nursing Council ICN: Presentation: “Role of the JNC in
regulating nursing education in Jordan” June 24-27, 2005 Taipei-Taiwan
International Nursing Council ICN plenary session on “Protecting the Public: The
Jordan Experience" The session was guided by Her Royal Highness Princes Muna
Al- Hussein. Geneva 27- 29 2003
Presentations:
Plenary: Protecting the Public through regulation
Oral Presentation: The lived Experience of Abused Jordanian Women
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COMMITTEES & COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Most Recent)
Member of the National Committee: Observatory for Higher Education Policies.
Talal Abu Ghazaleh Forum for Knowledge Development Policies April 5thpresent Amman Jordan
National Council for Family Affairs/ Member- Revision and finalization of national
laws, regulations surrounding women in Jordan 2013-present NCFA Amman Jordan
Member of the National Committee for preparing the National Strategy for Higher
Education In Jordan. Ministry of Higher Education -Jordan
Member of the national committee for preparing a National forum on Higher
Education In Jordan. Ministry of Higher Education -Jordan
Chair of a National committee for the Development of Faculty Members at
Jordanian Universities. Ministry of Higher Education July 2010-present
Higher Council for Science and Technology Committee: Evaluation of Mental
Health Services in Jordan. 2008- 2010
Member-higher Population Council / Jordan 2003-2008
Board of Trustees Middle East University Amman-Jordan-Member 2005-2007
Board Member & Executive committee for the Scientific Association of Arab
Nursing Faculties. November 2001 – Present
TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES
Undergraduate Teaching
- Pediatric Nursing, Growth and Development, research in nursing, community
health nursing at Jordan University of Science and Technology
- Research methods and child health nursing at University of Ulster UK
Graduate Teaching
- PhD courses: Philosophy of nursing science, health policy: Jordan University
Curriculum evaluation in nursing: Amman Arab University-Amman
- Master courses: Nursing theory, advanced nursing research, research seminar
at JUST
- Knowledge development in nursing- University of Ulster UK
GRADUATE SUPERVISION & EXAMINER
PhD Dissertations: Ongoing supervision
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Development and Validation of Adolescent’s Menstrual Health Program for
School Teachers /Faculty of Nursing-Jordan University
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Expected Control Beliefs, Perceived Control during birth and Childbirth
Satisfaction among Primiparous Jordanian Women /Faculty of Nursing-Jordan
University
Completed Doctoral Dissertations
1. Advisor /Fulbright international Student “Attitudes of Jordanian Women towards
domestic violence and factors influencing them” Wayne State University. USA
2011
2. Quality of Life and Sexual Function of Jordanian Women Diagnosed With Breast
Cancer (2009). Jordan University-Faculty of Nursing
3. Effectiveness of a proposed program in enhancing BSc nursing student’s
readiness for self-directed learning in the clinical context. (2006) Amman Arab
University. Faculty of Education (co-advisor)
4. The effect of a training program on the development of therapeutic
communication skills among nurses working in the ICU in the government
hospitals in Jordan (2005. (co-advisor)Amman Arab University. Faculty of
Education
5. Effectiveness of competency based program for Jordanian nurse preceptors in
developing these competencies (2005) Amman Arab University. Faculty of
Education (advisor)
Master Theses (Advisor)
Underwork
1. Sexuality during pregnancy: Jordanian Women Perspectives
2. Socio-Demographics, Predisposing, Enabling and Reinforcing Factors
associated with Cervical Cancer Screening uptake among Jordanian Women.
3. Prevalence of, psycho-social burdens and Self-management practices among
Jordanian women with Stress Urinary Incontinence.
Completed Work (last 5 years)
1. Mohammad Massadeh
2.
Mayyadah
3.
Jordanian Parent's Perception of Physical Child Abuse and Corporal
Punishment (2011).
4.
Young women decision-making concerning contraceptive use. International
Student University of Maastricht-Holland 2010
5.
Anxiety Level of Hospitalized and Non-hospitalized School Age Jordanian
Children (2010)
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7.
The Relationship Between Perceived Milk Supply Breastfeeding Self-efficacy
Workplace Environment and Intention to and Continuation of Breastfeeding
among Jordanian Nurses (2010)
Maternal Self Efficacy and Maternal Attachment of First Time Jordanian
Mothers (2009)
8.
Jordanian Nurses Perceptions of causes of Medication Errors and Barriers of
Reporting (2009)
9.
Postpartum Learning needs Jordanian mothers and nurses Perceptions (2008)
10. Socio-Demographic Profile Level of Anxiety and relationship with the Father
of Working Children in the City of Amman (2008)
11. Severity of Symptoms Knowledge Attitudes and Practices of Jordanian
Menopausal Women in Irbid City (2008)
In addition: co-advising for more than 15 master theses
Editor in-Chief
Journal of Nursing Science- The official Journal of the Scientific Society of Arab
Nursing Faculties
REVIEWER for various international Journals
- Journal of Maternal and Child Nursing MCN
- Journal of Women’s Health
- Public Health Nursing
- Adolescent Health, Medicine and Therapeutics
- Maternal and Child Health Nursing
- International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health
- Journal of child abuse and neglect
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PUBLICATIONS
1.
Gharaibeh et al. (2013) Situation analysis of nursing education programs in
Jordan: policy Document. Prepared for the National Accreditation Commission
Amman Jordan
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Maaitah R, Oweis A Gharaibeh M, Olimat H, Maaitah H (2013). Invited
Authors for a chapter on "Arab Women and Political Development". submitted
for publication
3.
Abbas Abdulla,L. Gharaibeh, M. Hatamleh R. The Role Transition of Newly
Employed Bahraini Nurses at the Ministry of Health. Submitted for
publication-under review
4.
Oweis, A. Gharaibeh, M. Maaitah, R. Gharaibeh, H. & Obeisat, S. Cultural
meaning of Parenting: Perspective of Jordanian Parents. Accepted for
publication. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, Accepted June 1st 2012
5. Obeisat S., Gharaibeh M., & Abu Aishee S. (2012). Postpartum Learning
Needs: Perceptions of Jordanian Mothers and Nurses. European Journal of
Social Sciences. Accepted May, 2012
6. Abu Bakir,N. Gharaibeh H, Gharaibeh M. Mothers’ Knowledge and Practices
of Managing Minor Illnesses of Children Under Five Years. Journal of
Research in Nursing.2012
7. Akuzahia, L. Gharaibeh M. Al Ostah, Z. Effectiveness of High-Fidelity Basic
Life Support (BLS) Simulation on Knowledge Acquisition, Knowledge
Retention and Self-Efficacy of Nursing Students In Jordan. Journal of
Simulation. Accepted May 2012.
8. Obeisat, S. Gharaibeh, M.. Oweis, A.Gharaibeh, H. Adversities of Being
Infertile: The Experience of Jordanian Women. Journal of Fertility and
Sterility. Accepted 24 April 2012. Published online 28 May 2012.
9. Al-Okour N; Gharaibeh M; Al Salal R. Perception of Jordanian Mothers to
Nursing Support during Hospitalization of their Children. Journal of Clinical
Nursing. In press
10. Gharaibeh, M, Abu Baker, N, Aji, S. (2012). "Attitudes and Justification for
Wife Abuse: Perceptions among Syrian Medical and Nursing Students.
Accepted for publication Journal of Transcultural Nursing. April; 23 (2) 117123.
11. Okour, A. Al-Ghazawi Z. Gharaibeh M. Household conditions related to
diarrhea occurrence among children in Jordan Valley of Jordan. Accepted
Jordanian Medical Journal. In Press
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12. Gharaibeh M, Maaitah R. (2012). Islam and Nursing. Chapter 12 in
“Religion, Religious Ethics and Nursing” Edited by Fowler et al. Springer
Publishing Company.
13. Gharaibeh, M. Oweis, A, (2011). Factors Associated with Contraceptive Use
among Jordanian Muslim Women: Implications for Health and Social Policy.
Journal of International Women’s Studies. Vol. 12(3): 168-184
14. Al Maaitah, R; Al Maaitah H; Olaimat,H; Gharaeibeh M (2011). Arab
Women and Political Development. Journal of International Women’s
Studies. Vol. 12(3): 7-26
15. Okour,A; Khader, Y; Amarin. Z; Jaddou, H; Gharaibeh, M. Maternal
Mortality in Jordan: Role of Substandard Care and Delays. Eastern
Mediterranean Health Journal. In Press
16. Gharaibeh H & Garaibeh M. Factors Influencing Health Related Quality of
life of Thalassemic Jordanian Children. Journal of Child: Care, Health and
Development. In Press
17. Gharaibeh, M; Hamlan, A. (2012) Factors influencing Maternal Attachment
of First-time Jordanian Mothers. Journal of Research in Nursing. Volume
17(3). pp. 289 - 303.
18.
Gharaibeh, M; Oweis, A. (2010). Why do Jordanian Women Stay in an
Abusive Relationship: Implications for Health and Social Well-Being. Journal
of Nursing Scholarship, 14 (4), 376-384
19. Abujudeh, B., AbuAlRub, R., Al-Faouri, I., & Gharaibeh, M. The Impact
of Lifestyle Modification in Preventing or Delaying the Progression of Type 2
Diabetes Mellitus among High Risk People in Jordan. Journal of Research in
Nursing. In Press.
20. Gharaibeh, M, Al-Obeisat S. and. Hattab J (2009). Severity of Menopausal
Symptoms of Jordanian women. CLIMACTERIC 1–11.
21. Oweis, A, Gharaibeh, M. Al-Natour, A & Froelicher, E. (2009). Violence
against Women: Unveiling the Suffering of women with a low income in Jordan.
Journal of Transcultural Nursing. January, 20 (1), 69-76.
22. Oweis, A. Gharaibeh, M, Alhourani, R., (2009). Prevalence of Violence
during Pregnancy: Findings from a Jordanian Survey. Maternal and Child
Health Journal. 14 (3):437–445.
23. Gharaibeh, M; Maaitah, R; Jadda, N. (2005). lifestyle Practices of Jordanian
Pregnant Women. International Nursing Review. Vol.52 pages 92-100.
Recognition of this article: International Perspective: Gharaibeh, M.
(2005), INR authors speak out: Exploring the health behavior and lifestyle
practices of pregnant women. International Nursing Review, 52: 87–89.
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24. Princess Aisha Bint Al-hussein, Shakhatreh, F. Masaad, D, Maaitah R,
Gharaibeh, M. (2005) Domestic violence against women in Jordan
"Tip of the Iceberg", Dirasat vol (32), Journal Medical and Biological
Sciences, No 1 and 2.
25. Shakhatreh, F. Maaitah, R. Gharaibeh, M. (2005) Psychological effects
of violence against women in Jordan. Saudi Medical Journal, vol 26(2).
26. Shtaiwi, M. Shakhatreh, F. Gharaibeh, M. Oweis, A. and the National
Council for family affairs, (2005). Jordanian public attitudes toward family
violence, A research report.
27. Gharaibeh M. (2007) Situation analysis of violence against women in Jordan.
Study conducted on behalf of the National Council for Family Affairs,
Jordan. Published Report for USAID
28. Gharaibeh, M., & Al-Ma'aitah, R. (2002). The Cultural Meaning of Violence
against Women: Jordanian Women's Perspective. Guidance & Counseling,
18(1), 2.
29. Gharaibeh, M. Abu-Saad, H. (2002) Cultural Validation of Pediatric Pain
Assessment Tools: Jordanian Perspective. Journal of Transcultural Nursing
Vol. 13 (1): 12-18.
30. Gharaibeh, M., Hoeman, S. (2003) Health Hazards and Risks of Child Abuse
Among Child Labor in Jordan. Journal of Pediatric Nursing Vol 18, 2 (April)
140-147
31. Al- Ma’aitah R. Gharaibeh, M. (2000) Perception of Male Nursing Students
about Caring for Children in Pediatric Units after Graduation. Journal of
Pediatric Nursing 15(3):198-203.
32. Al-Ma’aitah, R. Gharaibeh, M. (1996). Perception of Jordanian Children
about Nurses: Journal of Pediatric Nursing 22 (2): 126 - 129.
33. Thomas,B’, Rajacich, D Al-Ma’aitah, S.J. Cameron, M. Gharaibeh,
T.D.Delahunt (2000) Developing A Programme-Review Process for a
Baccalaureate Nursing Programme in Jordan. International Nursing Review
47: 243-247
34. Gharaibeh M (1999). Preparation of 2 Chapters "Care of Normal Newborns"
and “Care of High Risk Newborns" as part of Reproductive Health and Safe
Motherhood Manual for WHO.
Manuscripts under Review
Three manuscripts are under preparation for publication in 2013
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Funded Projects
 Jordanian Adolescents Health Risk Behaviors. Funded by Jordan University of
Science and Technology JUST
 The lived experiences of infertile Jordanian couples. Funded By Al ABayt
University
 Diarrhea in the North of Jordan: Echo Health Approach IDRC Funded Project
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